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Energy Smart Eastside (ESE) is a collaboration of six Eastside cities“Energy Smart Eastside, a collaboration of six Eastside cities supporting equitable access to clean home energy solutions, has helped 1,000 households install heat pumps.”
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Energy Smart Eastside (ESE) has installed 1,000 heat pumps in households“Energy Smart Eastside, a collaboration of six Eastside cities supporting equitable access to clean home energy solutions, has helped 1,000 households install heat pumps.”
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Energy Smart Eastside (ESE) launched in 2022“Installed over the last four years, since ESE launched in 2022, those heat pumps have helped reduce emissions from residential energy use, one of the region’s largest sources of climate pollution, cutting more than 31,000 metric tons of carbon emissions so far.”
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Energy Smart Eastside (ESE) focuses on equitable access to clean home energy solutions“Energy Smart Eastside, a collaboration of six Eastside cities supporting equitable access to clean home energy solutions, has helped 1,000 households install heat pumps.”
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Energy Smart Eastside (ESE) reduced residential carbon emissions by over 31,000 metric tons“Installed over the last four years, since ESE launched in 2022, those heat pumps have helped reduce emissions from residential energy use, one of the region’s largest sources of climate pollution, cutting more than 31,000 metric tons of carbon emissions so far.”
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31,000 metric tons of carbon emissions reduction is equivalent to removing 7,231 cars from the road for a year“Installed over the last four years, since ESE launched in 2022, those heat pumps have helped reduce emissions from residential energy use, one of the region’s largest sources of climate pollution, cutting more than 31,000 metric tons of carbon emissions so far. That’s roughly equivalent to taking 7,231 cars off the road for one year over the lifetime of the equipment.”
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The 1,000th installation occurred at the home of Jenni Treadway in Issaquah“The milestone 1,000th installation took place at the home of Issaquah resident Jenni Treadway.”
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Jenni Treadway described the benefits of improved cooling“Since heat pumps provide cooling as well as heating, she said she is looking forward to the cooler summers, a better night’s sleep and being able to chat with family during a movie without noise from fans.”
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Jenni Treadway described the benefits of quieter operation“Since heat pumps provide cooling as well as heating, she said she is looking forward to the cooler summers, a better night’s sleep and being able to chat with family during a movie without noise from fans.”
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Jenni Treadway described the benefits of better sleep“Since heat pumps provide cooling as well as heating, she said she is looking forward to the cooler summers, a better night’s sleep and being able to chat with family during a movie without noise from fans.”
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ESE covered full costs for five income-qualified households“ESE covered the full cost of heat pumps for five income-qualified households and provided substantial rebates for 17 additional moderate-income households.”
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ESE provided rebates for 17 moderate-income households“ESE covered the full cost of heat pumps for five income-qualified households and provided substantial rebates for 17 additional moderate-income households.”
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Out-of-pocket costs were reduced from $14,000 to $6,000 for many residents“Combined with discounted contractor pricing, these incentives reduced out-of-pocket costs for residents who purchased their own systems from about $14,000 down to $6,000 — a substantial savings compared with typical ductless heat pump installations.”
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The program helped Treadway advocate for heat pump installations in her affordable housing community“She advocated, not only for herself, but also for her community by coordinating contractors and helping establish policies about heat pump installations on her homeowners’ board.”
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Treadway's affordable housing community is Ashford at Vista Park“She advocated, not only for herself, but also for her community by coordinating contractors and helping establish policies about heat pump installations on her homeowners’ board. ESE covered the full cost of heat pumps for five income-qualified households and provided substantial rebates for 17 additional moderate-income households. Combined with discounted contractor pricing, these incentives reduced out-of-pocket costs for residents who purchased their own systems from about $14,000 down to $6,000 — a substantial savings compared with typical ductless heat pump installations. About Heat PumpsHeat pumps are a key technology named in local climate action plans to reduce residential carbon emissions. They also make homes more comfortable by providing reliable heating in the winter, air conditioning in the summer and long-term home energy savings. About Energy Smart Eastside Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish. The partnership collaborates on programs that reduce regional sources of climate pollution and advance collective sustainability. Learn more about ESE programs at EnergySmarteastside.org.”
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The program helped Treadway advocate through the A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) program“null”
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Treadway coordinated contractors“She advocated, not only for herself, but also for her community by coordinating contractors and helping establish policies about heat pump installations on her homeowners’ board.”
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Treadway helped establish installation policies on her homeowners' board“She advocated, not only for herself, but also for her community by coordinating contractors and helping establish policies about heat pump installations on her homeowners’ board.”
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Heat pumps are a key technology in local climate action plans“Heat pumps are a key technology named in local climate action plans to reduce residential carbon emissions.”
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Heat pumps offer year-round comfort through heating in winter and cooling in summer“Since heat pumps provide cooling as well as heating, she said she is looking forward to the cooler summers, a better night’s sleep and being able to chat with family during a movie without noise from fans.”
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Heat pumps reduce emissions“Installed over the last four years, since ESE launched in 2022, those heat pumps have helped reduce emissions from residential energy use, one of the region’s largest sources of climate pollution, cutting more than 31,000 metric tons of carbon emissions so far.”
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ESE is managed by the Eastside Climate Partnership“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish.”
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ESE includes the city of Bellevue“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish.”
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ESE includes the city of Issaquah“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish.”
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ESE includes the city of Kirkland“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish.”
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ESE includes the city of Mercer Island“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish.”
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ESE includes the city of Redmond“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish.”
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ESE includes the city of Sammamish“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish.”
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ESE works to reduce regional climate pollution“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish. The partnership collaborates on programs that reduce regional sources of climate pollution and advance collective sustainability.”
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ESE advances sustainability“Energy Smart Eastside, a program of the Eastside Climate Partnership, includes the cities of Bellevue, Issaquah, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond and Sammamish. The partnership collaborates on programs that reduce regional sources of climate pollution and advance collective sustainability.”